News

This section contains articles, past and present, on issues that have been addressed by the Canadian Judicial Council. It includes press releases, current affairs publications, feature articles on interesting events at respective courts and archived publications.

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Press Releases

Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Beverley Browne

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council, noted with sadness the recent passing of the Honourable Beverley Browne, former Chief Justice of Nunavut and valued…
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Beverley Browne
Press Releases

Statement by the Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council

The Canadian Judicial Council takes notice of the resignation of Michel Girouard, announced earlier today, which narrowly avoids his removal from office by Parliament. This is the last chapter in a…
Statement by the Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council concludes review of matter involving Hon Jacques R. Fournier

The Canadian Judicial Council announced today that it has reviewed and disposed of a matter involving the Honourable Jacques R. Fournier, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Québec. Following a…
Canadian Judicial Council concludes review of matter involving Hon Jacques R. Fournier
CJC News

Statement retirement Norman Sabourin Canadian Judicial Council

Today, we announce the retirement of the Executive Director and Senior General Counsel of the Canadian Judicial Council, Mr. Norman Sabourin, after 16 years of dedicated service with the judiciary,…
Statement retirement Norman Sabourin Canadian Judicial Council
Press Releases

Update in the Canadian Judicial Council Hearings into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré

Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Quebec recently issued renewed confinement rules, affecting all persons until 8 February 2021. A curfew is also now in place.
Update in the Canadian Judicial Council Hearings into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré
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Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a Review Panel in the matter involving the Honourable D.E. Spiro

The Canadian Judicial Council announced today the referral of a matter involving the Honourable Justice D.E. Spiro to a Review Panel. Under Council’s By-laws, a Judicial Conduct Review Panel may be…
Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a Review Panel in the matter involving the Honourable D.E. Spiro
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Canadian Judicial Council Hearings conduct Honourable Gérard Dugré

Canadian Judicial Council announces Hearings into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré
Canadian Judicial Council Hearings conduct Honourable Gérard Dugré
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a Review Panel in the matter involving the Honourable G. Mitchell

Canadian Judicial Council constitutes a Review Panel in the matter involving the Honourable G. Mitchell
Press Releases

Media Advisory - Request to hold the hearing in camera - Inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré, j.s.c.

Please be advised that the Inquiry Committee mandated to look into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré, j.s.c. has received a request that the hearing on its inquiry scheduled to begin on…
Media Advisory - Request to hold the hearing in camera - Inquiry into the conduct of the Honourable Gérard Dugré, j.s.c.
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of three judges who were the subject of media reports

The Canadian Judicial Council has completed its review of allegations of misconduct involving three judges further to reports by the CBC’s Fifth Estate and Radio-Canada’s Enquête television programs…
Canadian Judicial Council completes its review of three judges who were the subject of media reports
CJC News

Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Robert D. Laing, former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and member of the Canadian Judicial Council

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council, noted with great sadness the recent passing of the late Robert Laing, former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s…
Chief Justice Wagner notes with sadness the passing of the Honourable Robert D. Laing, former Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan and member of the Canadian Judicial Council
Press Releases

Canadian Judicial Council holds its annual meeting by videoconference amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The Canadian Judicial Council reports that all 41 of its members met by videoconference over 2 days to discuss a number of key issues relating to improving the efficiency, uniformity and quality of…
Canadian Judicial Council holds its annual meeting by videoconference amid the COVID-19 pandemic

A conversation with Canada's Chief Justice

Canada's Chief Justice and Chairperson of the Canadian Judicial Council, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner speaks about his role and enhancing public confidence in our institutions.

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